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Surgeon/scientist promoting science in medicine and exposing quackery. Editor of Science-Based Medicine. My opinions do NOT represent those of my employers.

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    1. Jason Silverman‏ @DrJSilverman 3 Jun 2019

      Here's another one to add to the list @CaulfieldTim (and I'm not biased just because he's another #GI doc 😉)! #GoScience @AustinChiangMD This doctor is recruiting an army of medical experts to drown out fake health news on Instagram and Twitter https://cnb.cx/2KmDK2m 

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      David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @DrJSilverman @CaulfieldTim @AustinChiangMD

      Unfortunately, this strategy doesn't work. We already know that. Misinformation is an unending stream, a deluge that overwhelms everyone, and there aren't enough doctors who are good on social media to counter the cranks, quacks, trolls, and bots spreading medical misinformation.

      8:48 AM - 3 Jun 2019
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        2. Austin Chiang, MD MPH‏ @AustinChiangMD 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @gorskon @DrJSilverman @CaulfieldTim

          “There aren’t enough doctors who are good on social media” That’s precisely what we are trying to assist...and not just with resources and pep talks but advocacy and partnerships with institutions to incentivize social media contributions.

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        3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @AustinChiangMD @DrJSilverman @CaulfieldTim

          Yes, but you're using the knowledge deficit model of combatting misinformation. That's the wrong model. If every doctor in existence joined the fight, you could still never "drown out" all the medical misinformation with good medical information. Other strategies are needed.

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        2. Jason Silverman‏ @DrJSilverman 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @gorskon @CaulfieldTim @AustinChiangMD

          You're absolutely right that there are not enough of us (at least not yet) to completely drown out the cranks and purveyors of #woo, but we can't completely cede the field. We have to be part of the conversation, try to entertain while we inform and call out #bunk when we see it.

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        3. Timothy Caulfield‏Verified account @CaulfieldTim 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @DrJSilverman @gorskon @AustinChiangMD

          I think it is helpful to correct the record. Some evid emphasizing scientific/clinical consensus helps. But deficit model (on own) won't work. Still, using creative communication strategies (as people on this thread do) DOES help. No one solution. Tough battle. Many tools needed.

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